A series of Kumamoto earthquakes that observed shaking with a seismic intensity of 7 twice.
On the 16th, six years after the second earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7, residents prayed at the observatory near the Aso Ohashi Bridge that collapsed due to the earthquake in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture.
The mainshock of the Kumamoto earthquake six years ago caused a large-scale landslide in Minamiaso Village, and the Aso Ohashi Bridge, which connects to Kumamoto City, collapsed, and National Highway No. 57 and the JR Hohi Main Line were also cut off.
On the 16th, a memorial siren was sounded at 8:30 in the morning, and residents prayed at the observatory where the collapsed Aso Ohashi Bridge could be seen.
A man in his 70s, whose home and fields were damaged by the earthquake, said, "I've calmed down a lot, but when I pass through the new bridge, I remember the damage caused by the earthquake at that time. , I want the bustle like before the earthquake to return soon. "
A man in his 50s, a strawberry farmer, said, "Six years seemed to be long and it was so quick. I silently remembered the victims and the completely destroyed houses. Many people settled down again. I want to make it a vibrant village where people can pray. "